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Streamer believing a world record existed, stayed awake for 12 days.
Australian streamer Norme stayed awake for 12 days to shatter a neglected world record. The 19-year-old endured sleep deprivation to make a statement about the idle Guinness World Record which hasn't been touched since 1997.
Published August 14, 2024 at 3:39pm by Jonathan Limehouse
Aussie Streamer Banned From Platforms For Attempting 12-Day Sleepless World Record
- 19-year-old Aussie streamer Norme banned from Twitch, YouTube & Kick.
- Attempted to break record for longest time without sleep, held by Robert McDonald (18 days, 21 hours, 40 mins).
- Guinness World Records stopped monitoring this record in 1997 due to health risks.
- "Scientific studies suggest that even small amounts of missed sleep can negatively impact health," they said.
- Norme hit 12-day mark, but was "swatted," banned from platforms, and faced health issues.
- After waking from 38-hour sleep, he noticed skin peeling off his hands, and planned to go to ER.
Sleep deprivation dangers:
- Better Health Channel warns of cognitive decline, dementia, and mental health issues.
- Chronic deprivation harms brain, metabolic, and immune health.
- Adults (18-64) need 7-9 hours sleep, per BHC.
Peter Tripp, DJ who tried record in 1959, had hallucinations, delusions.
Others suffered decade-long insomnia, brain fog, weight loss.
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